First of two parts If brain mapping becomes mainstream, it could have major implications for the legal system. Even if a person chooses not to confess, his or her brain could be tapped to do it to reveal thoughts.. Dr. Joseph Mercola: “At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2016 meeting,
I have a copy of “O.Henry’s New York” on my bookshelves and when I want a smile or two, I re-read it. His witty narration can be read and read again with enjoyment. So let us look this week at his short life of 47 years. William Sidney Porter was
In the previous essay, we examined the biblical character of Jesus of Nazareth as a mythical one. Now, let us suppose that he was an historical figure. Most biblical scholars agree that Jesus, Yeshua/Joshua in Hebrew, was most likely a member of the Essene sect. The Essenes were a splinter
Too often there is never enough space to include other important items. Succinctly, again, this week: • Parents, students, and families of Indian Prairie School District 204 will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday at the District 204 offices, 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora, for a rally for students to return
Judge orders government to fully reinstate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by Caitlin Dickerson and Michael D. Shear was in The New York Times. “Up to 300,000 additional undocumented immigrants could be allowed to apply for protection from deportation under a new court ruling. President Trump sought to
Oh, how I wish I could fly like a bald eagle. To soar as high as 10,000 feet and survey Earth. I would be a symbol of strength and courage. Or, how I wish I could be a Siberian tiger or a snow leopard or a panda. This week, you
These have been particularly challenging days for our letter carriers. The Donald Trump administration has worked throughout his term to hinder the United States Postal Service. He appointed his mega-donor, Louis DeJoy, to be postmaster general. DeJoy gave orders to start dismantling and removing mail-sorting machines and wanted to require
Election season continues. Communities, including Aurora, Montgomery, and Naperville, this week are determining ballot order for the February 23 Primary Election and the April 6 Consolidated Election. Naperville, led by city manager Doug A. Krieger, and Pam Gallahue, City clerk, through a lottery drew names for ballot positions. There is
Welcome to the Christmas season: Full of jolly and gentle times. Here are the short bits and pieces of information to sparkle your day. Bits: Do you know which is the most common cultural activity in the USA? According to a Gallup poll, it is going to the library,…by a
There’s a civil war in process in these United States, and religious belief is at the heart of it. Specifically, the evangelical Christian community is split into two factions, and both have been sniping at each other for the past four years. One faction follows the teachings of Jesus Christ,
Holiday seasons can be blessings, even though psychologists warn of the holiday blues because of circumstances. This year we understand the circumstances and our level of hopes and aspirations should be modest because of smaller gatherings demanded by the persistent COVID-19 infections. We do what we must do to remain
Last of two parts The previous article is at thevoice.us/bill-in-d-c-council-to-allow-11-year-olds-to-decide-on-vaccines The following article was printed in the Defender Children’s Health Defence News & Views A proposed Washington District of Columbia law would give vaccine decisions to kids 11 or older without parents’ knowledge or consent: “Children could consent to vaccines
How different this Thanksgiving Day holiday is than those we’ve celebrated in the past. We’re warned by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) not to travel and celebrate with those in our immediate household, the same ones we’ve been cooped up with for months. Yay. At least it
The Oswego Senior Center began in 2002 when a Senior Advisory Committee met under the auspices of the village government of Oswego. It then became the Village Commission and began to serve meals at Good Shepherd Church with congregate meal funding. In 2009 the group moved into the large space
There is finality in some of the election season. First, all ballots in the State postmarked November 3, must be in by November 17 to be counted. That expansive time is more than ample. Some states have cut-off dates much earlier, November 5, 6, 7, for example. The final U.S.
First of a two parts The following article was printed in the Defender Children’s Health Defence News & views. Proposed D.C. law would give vaccine decisions to kids 11 or older without parents’ knowledge or consent: “Children could consent to vaccines without parents’ permission, while insurance companies, vaccine providers, and
“Holy Mother hear my cry. I need a hand to hold, safe within your arms.” Song lyrics from “Holy Mother” My mother, Mary Ann Scherer, was born November 18, 1918 and died May 3, 2008. Her mother, Josephine, died of the influenza 1918 epidemic and my mother, Mary, was raised
Ding-dong! The Wicked Witch is dead! Well, not exactly a witch, per se, but you get the idea, dear reader. It was definitely an ogre, however, who has been eating our bones for the past four years. We still have to put up with the ogre for another two months,
Psychologically the human mind seeks neat and clean results. Close one door, open another door. It is helpful and always sounds productive. An example are major elections and election campaigns. Just because Joe Biden has been perceived as the eventual presidential choice when the Electoral College reaches its conclusion December
Last of two parts The first part is at thevoice.us/native-americans-right-to-vote-among-the-most-violated Native Americans’ right to vote has been systematically violated for generations. In the new book, Voting in Indian Country, The View from the Trenches, Jean Reith Schroedel weaves together historical and contemporary voting rights’ conflicts on the eve of the
